Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 18, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
Ssam currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 18, 2024 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Latest Inspection Details
December 18, 2024
- Date
- December 18, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Dec 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 8, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Dec 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Dec 5, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Dec 1, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
May 24, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ssam's most recent graded inspection in December 2024 was a A, after a C in December 2022.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ssam's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ssam's current NYC health grade?
Ssam currently has a A grade.
When was Ssam last inspected?
Ssam was last inspected on December 18, 2024.
What was Ssam's latest inspection score?
Ssam's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Ssam have in its latest inspection?
Ssam had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Ssam located?
Ssam is located at 170 Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50013904
Last updated: June 26, 2026